The 2016 Kia Optima Wins the Highest Safety Rating from IIHS

The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima earned the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which awarded the mid-sized sedan the Top Safety Pick Plus rating. In order to be granted the TSP+ qualification, the IIHS testing parameters require the vehicle to receive “good” ratings in five crashworthiness tests. Those tests include small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength and head restraints. For the additional of the “Plus” rating, the vehicle must also rate as an “advanced” or “superior” mark for front crash prevention. The 2016 Optima received “good” crashworthiness ratings and a “superior” rating for the optional front-crash prevention system.

The 2016 Kia Optima is Kia’s best selling model. With a starting MSRP of $21,990, affordability with top rated safety features make this vehicle highly desirable, not only for the budget conscious, but also an avid car enthusiast.